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Scottish Govt explores 'further powers' on pharmacy closures

CPhO Alison Strath says the Scottish Government is monitoring the issue of short notice closures.

12 Oct 2021

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Northern pharmacy chain to sell 16 branches

The Hub Pharmacy puts most of its stores up for sale after six years in business.

11 Oct 2021

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Rowlands shrinks its losses by 80pc during Covid

Rowlands lost £11.6m in the 12 months to January 2021, its latest accounts reveal.

04 Oct 2021

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Fuel shortages: Medicines wholesalers 'severely tested'

Medicines wholesalers hit by shortages of fuel and delivery drivers, warns HDA.

27 Sep 2021

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BGMA demands NI-only medicine rules are scrapped

Over 3,000 medicines at risk of being withdrawn from Northern Ireland.

17 Sep 2021

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Public satisfied with pharmacies during pandemic says Healthwatch

Monitoring group says there are still areas for improvement

06 Sep 2021

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Pearn's 20 pharmacies sold to Knights for undisclosed sum

Acquisition boosts Knights Pharmacy to 90 branches across England and Wales

06 Sep 2021

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RPS urges government to block Philip Morris takeover of respiratory company

Charities and health experts have expressed deep ethical concerns over the deal.

16 Aug 2021

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Going, growing, gone

Pharmacy numbers are shrinking and it's large chains losing share

11 Aug 2021

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Don't stress over an extra celebration

The HR Dept’s Tracey Hudson looks at how an extra public holiday in 2022 will fit into business’ existing annual leave provision.

11 Aug 2021

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PDA reports 50 pharmacy closures in one week

Short notice closures appear to be more common in multiples, says PDA.

10 Aug 2021

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The inside track on Rosemont

As Rosemont Pharmaceuticals celebrates one year as an independent company, CEO Howard Taylor details their ambitious plans for the future

15 Jul 2021

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From CE to UKCA

New product marking rules are changing the landscape for manufacturers and retailers. Pharmacies would do well to understand the differences

15 Jul 2021

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Just what we need

Adam Irvine says integrated care systems may look like another reorganisation of the NHS, but this change feels different

14 Jul 2021

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Representation review runs true to form

The steering group charting a new course for representation in England has published an outline timetable for change. How did we get here, and what's next?

14 Jul 2021

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